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Tension Wrench for a wafer lock

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Tension Wrench for a wafer lock

Postby Miomek » 25 Feb 2009 9:13

Hi. I've tired to open a wafer lock but my homemade TW is to narrow and i can't put any pressure to plug. Unfotunetly i can't order any proffesional lock pick set.Keep in mind that i'm just 16. So could you advice me any household item out of could i make good TW for that lock. I know that is very easy lock but i want to try any kind of locks not just pin and trumbler.

P.S. I apologise for my bad English and any mistakes i might make. :oops:

P.S.2 I can't use grinder or a burner :(
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Re: Tension Wrench for a wafer lock

Postby datagram » 25 Feb 2009 11:21

Pick up some of the pens that have a thick metal clip on the pen cap. I believe BIC make the best ones, but I could be mistaken. Take that piece off and make a wrench with that. Alternatively, look for some street sweeper bristles in the gutters in the commercial part of town.

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Re: Tension Wrench for a wafer lock

Postby hazard » 25 Feb 2009 19:28

datagram wrote:Pick up some of the pens that have a thick metal clip on the pen cap. I believe BIC make the best ones, but I could be mistaken. Take that piece off and make a wrench with that. Alternatively, look for some street sweeper bristles in the gutters in the commercial part of town.

dg


Sanford uni-ball pens also have nice metal clips. It's made out of very stiff metal. Combined with a paper clip, you should be able to open up the typical low-end wafer lock in a few seconds even with blind luck.
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Re: Tension Wrench for a wafer lock

Postby Raymond » 25 Feb 2009 23:55

Try windshield wiper reinforcements. Obtain from garages or auto parts stores. Be very careful when stripping off the rubber.
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Re: Tension Wrench for a wafer lock

Postby Miomek » 26 Feb 2009 1:29

ok thanks wiper reinforcement is good material i used it because i want something not for single use thanks again :D
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Re: Tension Wrench for a wafer lock

Postby vmikulich » 27 Apr 2009 18:57

You can buy a small Allen wrench at your local hardware store and file it down (no need to use a grinder).
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